Windows Administrator L2

Please find the Key Responsibilities and required skills for Windows L2 profileActive Directory & Group Policy*Administer Active Directory — users, groups, OUs, computer objects, and permissions.*Create, edit, and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for security, software deployment, and standardization.Manage authentication issues, account lockouts, and AD replication health. Virtualization (Hyper-V & VMware)*Build, configure, and manage virtual machines on Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware vSphere/ESXi.*Provision new VMs end to end — allocate compute (CPU/RAM), attach, and expand storage/datastores, configure virtual networking, and hand over ready-to-use servers.Harden and bring each new VM into compliance with company security baselines OS hardening, patch level, antivirus/endpoint agent, correct domain join, and monitoring/backup agents installed.Manage snapshots, VM templates, resource allocation, and basic performance tuning. Required Skills & Qualifications3–6 years of hands-on experience administering Windows Server (2019/2022) in a production environment.Practical experience with Hyper-V and VMware vSphere/ESXi, including creating and managing VMs and storage.Working knowledge of NAS and SAN storage concepts and administration.Solid experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, and DNS.Experience with Veeam Backup & Replication.Basic hands-on knowledge of FortiGate firewalls and FortiAnalyzer.Experience with Wi-Fi / wireless network management.Experience with a monitoring platform such as Zabbix.Experience with patch management tools and processes.Good troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.Well versed with Microsoft 365 Storage (NAS & SAN)*Administer and monitor NAS and SAN storage — provision LUNs/volumes/shares, map storage to hosts and VMs, and manage capacity.*Monitor storage health, utilization, and performance; plan and execute capacity expansion.*Manage file shares, permissions, and quotas. Backup & Recovery (Veeam)+Configure, manage, and monitor Veeam Backup & Replication jobs for servers and virtual machines.+Verify backup success, troubleshoot failed jobs, and manage retention and backup storage.+Perform periodic restore tests and support disaster-recovery drills. Core Network Services*Configure and manage DHCP — scopes, reservations, options, and failover/redundancy.+Administer DNS — forward/reverse zones, records (A, CNAME, MX, PTR, etc.), forwarders, and resolution troubleshooting.+Manage and monitor Wi-Fi / wireless infrastructure — access points, SSIDs, controllers, and basic RF/coverage troubleshooting. Security Infrastructure (Fortinet)(*/+) Basic administration of FortiGate firewalls — firewall policies/rules, NAT, port forwarding, VPN basics, and object management under guidance.*Use FortiAnalyzer for log collection, analysis, reporting, and monitoring of security events across FortiGate devices.Support security incident investigation using firewall and analyzer logs. Monitoring & Patch Management(*/+)Configure and maintain monitoring tools such as Zabbix — set up hosts, templates, triggers, dashboards, and alerts for servers, VMs, storage, and network devices.*Respond to monitoring alerts, investigate issues, and take corrective action.+Own patch management — plan, test, and deploy OS and application patches/updates across servers and VMs, track compliance, and maintain patching schedules and reporting. General L2 Operations(*/+)Provide second-level (L2) support for infrastructure incidents and service requests; escalate to vendors when needed.*Maintain documentation — runbooks, network/server diagrams, asset records, and change logs.*Follow change-management and ticketing processes and meet defined SLAs.*Participate in an on-call / shift rotation as required. Preferred / Good to Have -Relevant certifications, e.g.:Microsoft: MCSA / MCSE, Azure/Windows Server certificationsVMware: VCPExposure to cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure)Understanding of networking fundamentals (VLANs,switching, TCP/IP) Education -Any IT Graduate (BCA/ B.Sc. IT) Soft SkillsStrong analytical and problem-solving ability.Able to work independently and prioritize under pressure.Clear written and verbal communication.Team player with a service-oriented mindset. Job Location : BandraLook for candidates from western location only (Churchgate to Borivli)Relevant Experience: 3–6 years of hands-on experience administering Windows Server (2019/2022) in a production environment.Shift: 9AM to 6PM- Monday to SaturdayIndustry: Health careEmployment Type: Permanent For any further inquiries you may get back to us via e-mail / call